Horse Care For Beginners

I’ve not done a book review here before, but having recently being told about and reading Joe Camp’s book, The Soul of a Horse, I really felt that I should spread the word. I love horses and I love a book that makes me think. The Soul of a Horse did that and more. The book is clever and witty, but at the same time, inspiring. I actually felt quite sad when I’d finished the book because I wanted to read more.

If you have a little horse sense, you can turn your love of horses into a moneymaking endeavour. Teaching horse riding can be very lucrative and you don’t have to be an expert to do it. You do not even need to own a horse or stables.
Jenny Lee was a stay-at-home mother of four when she decided to do something about her desire to get back in the saddle again. In order fight off the guilt that all moms feel when they decide to do something for themselves, she found a way to bring some income into the home, as well.

This Post if a bit different to my previous ones in that I’m recommending a product … something that I only do if I’ve actually obtained the product myself and believe that it’s a quality product and worthy of endorsement. The primary product is a substantial e-book titled “Introduction to Horseback Riding” authored by a horse lover and enthusiast, Roger Bourdon. Rather than ‘re-inventing the wheel’, in the following notes I’m using Roger’s actual words that he uses to describe his book.

Since doing my original Post, “Here’s How To Fall Off Your Horse” I’ve come across a couple of articles on the subject which I felt had great content. So with the permission of the authors’ I’ve put them in this Post and trust you’ll find them helpful.
Getting Back on the Horse – How to Overcome a Fear of Riding. Horseback riding is a fun and enjoyable pastime enjoyed by many – and it’s a very safe activity if you follow the guidelines and take the recommended safety precautions. Of course, sometimes accidents do happen – horses are independent creatures and they can sometimes throw a rider when they become alarmed or startled.

In the life of every rider occasions will arise when it’s desirable or even necessary to leave the saddle in a hurry and without formality. The problem is to achieve this action without incurring more danger than is involved in staying on the horse. Unfortunately there is very little time to think out, much less apply, any kind of technique.

Today, everyone is looking for horse care savings ideas. Fortunately, there are a lot of simple, practical ideas that can add up to big savings. Here are ten tips for you to consider.

Based on talking to the Instructors at my local Saddle Club, here are some of the more common mistakes that are frequently made by riders who take on the responsibility of becoming a new horse owner. See if any of them apply to you!

The Wintec 2000, a strong contender in the synthetic all purpose family saddle field. Toward the top of the all purpose range, this great multi discipline saddle offers exceptional performance. It feature Flexibloc inset panels that form to your horse and you, the rider, working with the deep designed Equisuade saddle to promote a stronger riding position. The popularity of this saddle is understandable when you consider the Wintec 2000 offers the best of all worlds to riders.

  Image via Wikipedia My dream horse, a true black beauty. Like many in the early years of their riding career I had this great desire to own a big, strong and beautiful pure black horse. Are you the same? Circumstances were in my favour and I found Midnight , a Percheron/Thoroughbred cross who turned out [...]

This article deals with the subject of grooming and, in particular, body-clipping. Although the following discusses the body-clipping of Gypsy Vanner horses, the principles outlined are common to the grooming and clipping of all breeds.